Organize a Tour around Lynchburg's Best Tourist Attractions

Lynchburg's Historical Sites and Iconic Landmarks are Charming Gems

Lynchburg is located at the bottom of Blue Ridge Mountain, along James River and naturally earned its name as 'City of Seven Hills' or 'The Hill City' regionally. With that said, visitors can expect lots of hills, trails, mountains, riverside attractions and historically, it is the only city in Virginia that was never captured during the American Civil War. The city was named after John Lynch, who had an important role to play in starting the city's first ferry services and constructing the city's bridges across the river at the age of 17. The city's early developments, hence, begun around the bridge and Lynch's Ferry. Thomas Jefferson was famously quoted as saying that he would consider nothing more pleasurable than to be of use to Lynchburg as it was the most interesting location in the state of Virginia.

While historically significant to the development of Virginia as a whole, there is an interesting mix of things to do in Lynchburg for visitors of all ages. You can organize a trip out with young children to Putt-Putt Fun Center or Amazement Square, take a trip to Maier Museum of Art for its fantastic art collections, visit Point of Honor for a peaceful and educational walk or have a great weekend out to Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center. Many of these attractions are perfect for wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate functions, has facilities for official business meetings, conventions, exhibitions, promotional tours and road shows. If you are looking for a charter, mini bus, school bus, party bus, limousine, or other modern vehicles to serve your event in Lynchburg, give US Coachways a call and find out more about our promotional packages and affordable charter bus rental services. We look forward to providing you with budget-friendly bus rental services in and around Lynchburg.

Things to do and Discover in the City of Lynchburg, VA

Planning a trip to Lynchburg for an event, party or gathering? Our experienced travel writers have compiled a list of fun, exciting and adventurous attractions and points of interest you can spend some time learning all about during your trip.

Entertainment & Amusement Parks — There is a lot of fun and entertaining kid-friendly attractions in Lynchburg and topping the list is Amazement Square. The attraction offers visitors with scores of hands-on exhibits, maze tower, paint room, model of James River and its dams that lets kids manipulate the flow of the river. For birthday parties, try looking up the amenities from Putt-Putt Fun Center in downtown Lynchburg. There is go-kart course, arcade games, mini golf, bumper boats and other educational exhibits all around it to keep everyone engaged and entertained. LaHaye Ice Center is a fantastic venue to catch a hockey game or when there isn't a game on, it is an awesome place to have a school field trip or church outing. If, however, your kids prefer a few rounds of mini golf, let's rent a charter bus and have a day of outrageous fun at Tiny Town Golf instead. This intimate kid-friendly attraction is an 18-hole classic course featuring some fun, colorful and creative features. Bounce About, in the meantime, is the perfect indoor attraction for a birthday party; you can expect a day full of bouncing all around the attraction and endless rounds of games and laughter. For something more challenging and a good workout, head over to Rise Up Climbing, a popular climbing gym with professionals and trainers who can help your workout along. You can also opt for a day pass at Green Ridge Recreation Center and Splash Valley Water Park and have a day out in the sun with your family if outdoor recreation is something you prefer to do. At AMF Lynchburg Lanes, there are bowling alleys for everyone but Seven Hill Theater is where you would want to be if you are looking for a clean theater to catch the latest installment from Hollywood or the foreign indie movie.

Arts & Cultural — If this is your first time visiting Lynchburg, head over to Bedford Virginia Visitors Center where you will find a treasure trove of information about the region's top attractions and cultural events to be a part of. There are comfortable terraces and picnic areas for guests to lounge around in. If you are a fan of American fine art, organize a trip to Maier Museum of Art which has a history of being used as a place used to house important art treasures. There are rotating exhibits and it keeps things refreshing for returning visitors. Alluvion Stage Company is where you want to check out if you are looking for a family-friendly theatrical performances. There are sometimes touring shows, including Broadway material, you can catch too, so, check the schedule before heading over. Historic Bedford's downtown district is known as a solid part of the region's culture and history and you can learn more about them all at the George C. Marshall Museum and Research Library.

Restaurants & Shopping — For your basic needs, you can find almost everything at Kohl's at Simons Run Ste A in downtown Lynchburg or Walmart Supercenter on Wards Road which is a mega store with a large selection of supplies. You can also hop by River Ridge, a local department store with a nice selection of retail outlets but for women's clothing and accessories, take the charter bus to intimate outlets like Gladiola Girls on Main Street or J. Crew on Ivey Crescent or Riverside Runners for sport-related products. You will be surprised with the types of restaurants you can find at every corner of Lynchburg which includes Asian fusion and Szechuan dishes at Andy Chang China Grill, crab cakes and delicate sauces from The Great Room, awesome quesasila and breakfast fanfare from The Bistro at Acorn Hill, fantastic tapas at Dish on Main Street, barbeque from food trucks like True Q BB or the local seafood dishes like lobster and signature crab from Shoemaker's Restaurant on Commerce Street.

Historic Sites & Landmarks — History lovers will be spoilt for choice when it comes to historical landmarks to visit. For one, there is Old City Cemetery with their graceful gardens, beautiful pond and a very pretty chapel to explore. It is serene and peaceful and fantastic for a picnic or activities with fellow travelers. Point of Honor is a historical educational center but it comes alive during festive seasons like Christmas and Thanksgiving where there is lively music, entertainment and the best part of it is, most of these activities are free of charge so, bring the kids along to connect with others of like-mind. To really see Lynchburg through the lenses of history, the best place to visit is Lynchburg Museum which is currently housed in an old court house overlooking the scenic James River. The fact that the Sandusky Historic Site is a constant work in progress makes it all the more interesting to visit, no matter where your interest lie. This attractive museum is continuously changing throughout the course of time and it is interesting to see all the before-and-after pictures. The Hones Memorial Library is where you can find resources for Virginia Genealogy while Anne Splencer House offers us a glimpse into the home's and Anne Spencer's history and an amazing garden to hang around in. The Presbyterian Cemetery is another fantastic place to come pay our respect to the earliest citizens of Lynchburg and learn about its early days of development or you can organize a group trip out to Pest House Medical Museum to look at 150 years worth of Civil War era artifacts. If you love geography or maps, take a trip down memory lane at Omniterrum where there are more globes than you can ever imagine! Another not-to-be-missed sites are Court House Hill which serves as a hiking trail, of sorts, or visit Legacy Museum of African American to learn about the African American Experience in Central Virginia between 1860 and 1890.

Parks & Outdoor Activities — If you like the outdoors and hiking, don't miss the chance to make your way to Riverwalk Trail for a scenic walk or find the perfect escapade at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center where there are miles upon miles of mountain fun to be had with your friends. For a field trip, we think taking a trip to The Nature Zone to visit animals, shop at a local market would make for a great weekend trip. To the east of Mississippi River, there is Crabtree Falls and make no mistake about it, there is lots of space for walking, jogging and hiking. Book yourself up for a guided tour around Natural Bridge Caverns and the great thing is that it is less than an hour's drive away from downtown Lynchburg. And if time permits, Foamhenge is a free popular tourist attraction, providing guests with many photograph opportunities.

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